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In Conversation

In conversation with Sir John Curtice

Polling guru Professor Sir John Curtice talks to RSA CEO Andy Haldane about the growing crisis of trust in politics and the shifting dynamics of voter behaviour.

26 Mar 2025 Andy Haldane

An older man in a suit holds a large black umbrella on a rainy city street. A row of historic brick buildings with white-trimmed windows forms the background. The road appears wet, suggesting ongoing rain.

Lead Feature

Beyond repair

Artist Beth Cavener’s staggering new exhibition of clay sculptures asks if we have the empathy needed to rebuild the trust that has been lost.

26 Mar 2025 Leah Clarkson

A woman works on a large clay sculpture of a wolf, intricately shaping its fierce, open-mouthed expression. The sculpture is propped up with support rods on a table. The background is plain white.

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Capital gains

For Raj Chetty – Harvard Professor and recipient of the RSA’s Benjamin Franklin Medal in 2024 – social capital is the bedrock of economic mobility. So how can we revive it?

26 Mar 2025 Helen Lock

Illustration with diverse artistic elements: a curious person looking out a window, another drawing a brain, colorful shapes, and a round inset of someone reading. The light pink background is adorned with scattered abstract designs that spark curiosity.

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The elusive goal of inclusive growth

The Mayor of the East Midlands describes how the RSA-led Inclusive Growth Commission is helping to craft long-term solutions to address the challenges facing the region.

26 Mar 2025 Claire Ward

Aerial view of an East Midlands town with a prominent spire rising from a church surrounded by trees. Historic brick buildings and narrow streets weave through the landscape, while rolling green hills stretch into the distance under a partly cloudy sky, embodying inclusive growth.

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Trust in science

To engage the public meaningfully, scientists need to get better at communicating. How? Get local, ditch the jargon and find the story in the data

26 Mar 2025 Caitlin Looby

Illustrated magazine cover titled "How to Get Trust in Science." Features scientists using lab equipment, a young girl operating a robotic arm, and a person using virtual reality. A central circle shows a spacecraft in space.

Arts In The Spotlight

Voices carry

Streetwise Opera harnesses the transformative power of music and theatre to help those experiencing homelessness rebuild confidence, restore purpose and reclaim identity

26 Mar 2025 Jennifer Johnston

A group of performers on stage in a theatrical production, wearing period costumes. They stand under dramatic lighting with smoke effects, their arms outstretched. The atmosphere appears intense and dynamic.

Last Word

Artwork by Ben Jones for the RSA. Ben uses a mixture of drawing, printmaking and collage to create his artworks, and is influenced by the work of the early 20th century avant garde and the legacy of Polish poster art.

26 Mar 2025